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Predators (2010)
Biggest let down in my personal cinematic history
Ever since I was 12 years old and saw the original Predator I have been hooked on sci/action films. So let me tell you that when I heard that a direct sequel to the original series had been made (bypassing AvP)m i was ecstatic. I went to see this film with 3 other lifelong predator fans and I've honestly never seen a worse movie at the cinema,my friends agreed.
Scenery/Location Why should the predators drag humans all the way too another galaxy, just so the terrain should look like the woods near my house??, complete lack of imagination much more could have been done with that (look how well they did that in Avatar). I mean it is sci-fi after all, you go in expecting to see new, weird and wonderful things, not a boring earth like woods.
Actors/ Acting No character development whatsoever, meaning you don't care about the characters when they die one bit, and there is way too much forcefully trying to act cool when ends up being the opposite. Compare that to the original where Dutch, Dillon and the rest did not need to say anything to be cool, you just kind of knew they were through there actions. You also cared about them too and did not want anyone to die in the original. Brody + 1 month of gym + CG muscle DOES NOT EQUAL ARNIE, i cant believe this guy (an Oscar winner took this horrible script).
Plot/ Story
If you've seen the original predator you already know exactly what is going to happen. They get dropped in to the planet, some die, and of course our hero survives. No new ideas whatsoever like trying to commandeer the alien ship - it seems far fetched but at least that would have been interesting..., The film kind of finishes at the worst possible point and you left wondering what the hell would happen next with them marooned on an alien planet - no food, shelter etc. Also the ironic twist where the doctor becomes a rapist is laughable, come one, the dudes marooned on a an alien planet, about to die and hes thinking about raping someone...?
Miscellaneous Lawrence Fishburnes role is completely pointless, hes in the film for 2 minutes and for some reason tries to kill everyone else, horrible acting and horrible concept too. He then dies the easiest and most pointless death possible, I mean hes meant to be an expert at living on this planet and he dies that easily? There is a point when Fishburnes character talks about an alien ship, and there is talk of commandeering the ship, this was the only point the film where I was even remotely excited, but this plan is to bed quickly, as Fishburne dies pointlessly 2 minutes later. Also I was dismayed at the use of the original script, someone should tell the writer that is only good when you do it tastefully in small doses, not at every possible chance as in this movie, less is more. Especially when these lines are regurgitated by less then worthy actors
Bottom line All in all, this film is directors warped vision of the original, some kind horrible reboot or even homage you could say, to the original. True predator fans stay away it will only end in disappointment
Made (2003)
Surprisingly good
Over the past few years since reality shows have become more popular MTV has produced many, some bad like "next", and some good like "made". Not being a fan of the "reality" genre i didn't quite know what to expect but i was pleasantly surprised. Made follows teens who want to achieve dreams that wouldn't be possible under normal circumstances and have a few months in which to do so. Unlike many reality shows - made is fast moving and keeps the viewer entertained and doesn't "bore" them like many similar shows do. The dreams are also quite varied and not the usual cliché - "want to lose weight" or "want to look pretty". I think parts of the show are scripted, but that just makes its entertaining since on the whole its pretty much unscripted - (or at least it would appear so). Any young adults from 13 to 20 would find this show at least mildly interesting since it deals with a lot issues surrounding young people today. I guess a nice touch is that it always finishes on a high note, and a bit of optimism wouldn't go amiss in todays society.